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The recent floods in Nepal highlight how unexpected crises can disrupt employees and operations with little warning. Drawing on insights from a recent international workforce management conference, this article outlines practical measures employers can implement to protect their people, maintain business continuity, and build organisational resilience when disaster strikes.

In the case of Mohini Hygiene Products v. The Scotch Whisky Association (Case No. 075-CI-1164; Trademark Registration) decided on August 19, 2025 (but published this week), the Division Bench of the Supreme Court of Nepal delivered a landmark judgment reconciling domestic industrial property statutes with international treaty obligations.

In Khandachakra Municipality v. High Court Surkhet (Jumla Bench) and others, Writ No. 082-WO-1070, decided on 16 June 2026, the Supreme Court of Nepal reaffirmed that proceedings under Section 30 of the Arbitration Act, 1999 (Arbitration Act)) do not permit courts to reconsider the merits, evidence or technical findings underlying an arbitral award.